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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Singilin Sa Pastor—panatilihing Nakikita Ang Wakas

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 16, 2024
     | 421 views

    Ito ay paniningil sa kabataan na malapit nang iluklok bilang pastor ng simbahan.

    Singilin Sa Pastor—Panatilihing Nakikita ang Wakas Rick Gillespie-Mobley 2 Timoteo 4:7-8 1 Pedro 5:1-4 Sa unang bahagi ng buwang ito, marami sa atin ang nagbahagi sa kagalakan ng panonood ng Olympics. Nasilaw kami ng mga atleta mula sa iba't ibang panig ng mundo sa kanilang bilis, sa kanilang ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Caring For Godly Leadership - Pastor's Appreciation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2022
     | 4,465 views

    What do you do when you’re faced with opposition? Who do you tell? How do you develop the strength to keep pushing, even when it feels like everything is working against you? David would become Israel’s greatest king, but now he tired.

    Sermon – Caring for Godly Leadership Scripture Lesson: 2 Samuel 23:8 -17 “These are the names of David’s mightiest warriors. The first was Jashobeam (people will return) the Hacmonite, who was leader of the Three—the three mightiest warriors among David’s men. He once used his spear to kill 800 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God’s Got This—when A Pastor Is Leaving

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 22, 2023
     | 3,786 views

    This sermon celebrates a transition when a pastor leaves a congregation and both having faith for their future as a leader and as a congregation.

    God’s Got This—When A Pastor Is Leaving Rev. Toby Gillespie-Mobley Joshua 1:1-9 1 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 It has been said, that the only person who likes change is a baby with a dirty diaper. Change means that a transition is taking place. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Fighting The Right Battles? By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jul 24, 2025
     | 316 views

    But the question is: “Are you fighting the right battles?” Many believers are exhausted not because they lack strength, but because they are spending their strength fighting the wrong battles.

    Are You Fighting the Right Battles? Introduction Life is full of battles: In families At workplaces In our minds In churches In our communities But the question is: “Are you fighting the right battles?” Many believers are exhausted not because they lack strength, but because they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Are Called To Encourage, Not Destroy By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Aug 2, 2025
     | 148 views

    God has not called us to compete with each other, but to complete each other. We are living stones being built together into a spiritual house (1 Peter 2:5). Your role matters. Your encouragement matters. And someone’s breakthrough may be waiting on your obedience to speak life.

    SERMON TITLE: We Are Called to Encourage, Not Destroy Main Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 – “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” Introduction: The Power of Words and Attitudes In a world filled with criticism, rejection, and emotional ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon: God Will Remember You - By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Sep 3, 2025
     | 174 views

    You may feel like you’re in Lo-debar forgotten, overlooked, or crippled by life’s circumstances. But take heart: the King is calling your name. He will remember you, lift you, and set you at His table.

    God Will Remember You Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1–13 Introduction: Have you ever felt forgotten like everyone moved on and your name was erased from the hearts of those who once knew you? Sometimes life’s troubles, disappointments, or even your own failures can make you feel hidden. But let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Makes A Leader? Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 13, 2014
    based on 18 ratings
     | 18,386 views

    “And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.”(Psalm 78:72)

    “And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.”(Psalm 78:72) 78th Psalms is a Psalm of instruction. Asaph bring to our attention what God had done in Israel’s history from the time of Moses to David. In it we see the failure of the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Protectors Become Predators

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 31, 2019
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     | 6,819 views

    Church leaders are appointed to protect the flock. When the protectors become predators, you may be sure that God will shortly expose the sin and deliver judgement.

    “Jerusalem sinned grievously; therefore, she became filthy; all who honored her despise her, for they have seen her nakedness; she herself groans and turns her face away.” [1] Shocked, disgusted, grieved, hurt—what a confused jumble of emotions flooded the heart of Christians when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus With Your Finances, Part 2 - Right Motivation For Giving Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011
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     | 12,070 views

    Second in stewardship series. This message discusses generosity in giving.

    Following Jesus with Your Finances Part 2 - The Right Motivation for Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 March 13, 2011 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Me: We’re in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Exploring The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 23, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,772 views

    Since God’s glory is important to Him, it should also be important to us. But what is God’s glory?

    Exploring the Glory of God - Part 1 Isaiah 43:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 3, 2010 Series: Exploring the Glory of God in 2010 *We will begin the New Year by exploring and exalting the glory of God. And we will start with a key passage in the Old Testament Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Discouragement

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 564 ratings
     | 83,734 views

    All of us even the most gifted and strong men of God experienced discouragement from time to time. One of the the greatest leaders and motivators of all time taught us how to battle discouragement. Let us learn from his experience.

    OVERCOMING DISCOURAGEMENT Then the people of Judah said, "The work crews are worn out, and there is too much rubble. We can’t continue to rebuild the wall." Nehemiah 4:10 Yielding to discouragement had great prices to pay. • The 10 Israelite Spy got discouraged and the whole nation paid 40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Evidence Of Godly Love Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016
     | 11,180 views

    Love is a powerful force and motivator in our lives. Love compels us to act, affecting our lives and our behavior toward others. Love motivated Christ to bear our sin on the cross. Genuine love has the power to transform lives.

    The Evidence of Godly Love 1 John 4: 17-21 There are three words we never tire of hearing: I love you. No doubt we all have spoken those words many times in our lives, and I am sure we have been sincere, hopefully most of the time. I do fear there are times when words are empty though. We may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There Not A Cause?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,274 views

    "Is there not a cause?" David's question is a pretty good question today, too. What are we concerned about? What cause motivates our lives, our church? You see, we need a cause that motivates us!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:20 29; Deuteronomy 6:7 A. In the New King James Version of the Bible, in 1 Samuel 17:29, we read these words, "And David said, ‘What have I done now? Is there not a cause?’" Do you know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If It Be Of God

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,576 views

    someone intervened. His name was Gamaliel. His calm advice assuaged their anger,

    As we just heard from the Book of Acts, Peter and “the other apostles” had a real knack for ticking off the Sanhedrin. They were just so darn persistent about spreading this new gospel that nothing seemed to discourage them. The fact was that they were actually making progress, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Relationships God’s Way Part #4 Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010
     | 3,288 views

    How you work for the Lord and your family.

    1. All you need to bring home from work is you. There are four critical attitudes for the Christian worker: -Sincerity of heart. Vs. 5 "Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ." -Integrity Vs. 6 "Obey them not only to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist